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Festival Focus: Tu B’Shvat
Our next holiday is Tu B’Shvat, or the New Year of the Trees, which falls on February 1st this year. Read about this eco-friendly holiday and the best internet resources for recipes, tips, and games.
• jewish • holidays • holiday • jew • judaism
Our next holiday is Tu B’Shvat, or the New Year of the Trees, which falls on February 1st this year. Read about this eco-friendly holiday and the best internet resources for recipes, tips, and games.
• jewish • holidays • holiday • jew • judaism
Hannukah-- Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, But it's Not
Hannukah is looking a lot like Christmas, these days. There is rampant commercialization of this festive Jewish holiday, that is misunderstood by some as a "Jewish Christmas."
• christmas • hannukah • chanukah • holidays • jewish
Hannukah is looking a lot like Christmas, these days. There is rampant commercialization of this festive Jewish holiday, that is misunderstood by some as a "Jewish Christmas."
• christmas • hannukah • chanukah • holidays • jewish
Jewish Parenting - The Journey Begins
Jewish and a Parent...Talk about pressure!
• parenting • judaism • jewish mothers • children • jewish holidays
Jewish and a Parent...Talk about pressure!
• parenting • judaism • jewish mothers • children • jewish holidays
Judah Maccabee
The story of Judah Maccabee is one that begins with the Judean revolt. Hanukkah is but a minor Jewish holiday, but its origins are still inspiring today.
• judah maccabee • story of hanukkah • judean revolt • jewish holidays • festival of lights
The story of Judah Maccabee is one that begins with the Judean revolt. Hanukkah is but a minor Jewish holiday, but its origins are still inspiring today.
• judah maccabee • story of hanukkah • judean revolt • jewish holidays • festival of lights
3 Hanukah Welcoming the Shabbat Bride
Shabbat arrives as the promised bride, bringing with her the serenity and protection of the Shekhinah. Links are provided with educational resources, stories, food and views of the wondrous heavens above us.
• shabbat • bride • shekhinah • hanukah • hannukah
Shabbat arrives as the promised bride, bringing with her the serenity and protection of the Shekhinah. Links are provided with educational resources, stories, food and views of the wondrous heavens above us.
• shabbat • bride • shekhinah • hanukah • hannukah
A Plan for Teaching Theme Lessons
Is your New Year resolution to start out the New Year right? Be on top and check out this lesson planner for a variety of theme lessons including some websites.
• lesson plan • theme unit • jewish holiday • lesson planner • new year resolution
Is your New Year resolution to start out the New Year right? Be on top and check out this lesson planner for a variety of theme lessons including some websites.
• lesson plan • theme unit • jewish holiday • lesson planner • new year resolution
Book Review: Jewish American Food Culture
Jonathan Deutsch and Rachel Saks explore the complex universe of American Jewish cuisine in the latest volume of the Food Cultures in America series by Greenwood Press.
• jewish american food • kosher food • jewish holiday recipes • traditional jewish meals • israelite traditions
Jonathan Deutsch and Rachel Saks explore the complex universe of American Jewish cuisine in the latest volume of the Food Cultures in America series by Greenwood Press.
• jewish american food • kosher food • jewish holiday recipes • traditional jewish meals • israelite traditions
Choosing a Jewish Friendly Campus
Here's how to look for a college or university campus environment that's friendly to Jewish students.
• jewish friendly campus • college student • jewish population • jewish community • jewish campus organization
Here's how to look for a college or university campus environment that's friendly to Jewish students.
• jewish friendly campus • college student • jewish population • jewish community • jewish campus organization
Daycare Holiday Celebrations
Because of the high percentage of faith-based centers, respect for different faiths during the holidays may not seem as great of an issue, but it is still paramount.
• education • diversity • holiday • holidays • christmas
Because of the high percentage of faith-based centers, respect for different faiths during the holidays may not seem as great of an issue, but it is still paramount.
• education • diversity • holiday • holidays • christmas
Passover or Pesach
Like so many holidays and religious observances, food and what it symbolizes, plays an intimate part of the Jewish Passover (or Pesach) Seder.
• passover • pesach • jewish holidays • passover seder • what happens at a passover seder meal?
Like so many holidays and religious observances, food and what it symbolizes, plays an intimate part of the Jewish Passover (or Pesach) Seder.
• passover • pesach • jewish holidays • passover seder • what happens at a passover seder meal?
Tanya Lee Stone: Superb Children's Author
Tanya Stone, children's author has written about holidays and important Jewish people such as Ilan Ramon and provides tips on writing for children.
• ilan ramon • tanya stone • jewish holidays • driedel • children's writing tips
Tanya Stone, children's author has written about holidays and important Jewish people such as Ilan Ramon and provides tips on writing for children.
• ilan ramon • tanya stone • jewish holidays • driedel • children's writing tips
The History of Passover
Passover is a very religious Jewish holiday that dates back to the time of the exodus from Egypt when the Hebrews were enslaved by Pharaoh. Learn more about this holiday.
• history of passover • jewish holiday • matzah • leavened food • passover egypt
Passover is a very religious Jewish holiday that dates back to the time of the exodus from Egypt when the Hebrews were enslaved by Pharaoh. Learn more about this holiday.
• history of passover • jewish holiday • matzah • leavened food • passover egypt
Tu B'Shevat Getting Fruity
TuB'Shevat is the celebration of the New Year of the Tree through the exploration of taste and pleasure at the dinner table with four glasses of wine and ample bowls of fruit to share with numerous dinner guests. Included in this discussion of fruits, consider which fits you. links are included for haggadah and seder information.
• tub'shevat • year of the tree • renewal • spring • almond tree
TuB'Shevat is the celebration of the New Year of the Tree through the exploration of taste and pleasure at the dinner table with four glasses of wine and ample bowls of fruit to share with numerous dinner guests. Included in this discussion of fruits, consider which fits you. links are included for haggadah and seder information.
• tub'shevat • year of the tree • renewal • spring • almond tree
Tu B'Shevat Planting a Garden
Over on the EastSide there once was a Paradise in which two trees were planted. TuB'Shevat offers a symposium of philosophical thoughts of man's responsibility to fellow man and nature. Was it an apple? orange? pomegrante, or possibly a persimmon? Winter is a time for airing the soil and planning new beginnings.
• tub'shevat • festival of trees • new year of the tree • environmental concerns • jewish holidays
Over on the EastSide there once was a Paradise in which two trees were planted. TuB'Shevat offers a symposium of philosophical thoughts of man's responsibility to fellow man and nature. Was it an apple? orange? pomegrante, or possibly a persimmon? Winter is a time for airing the soil and planning new beginnings.
• tub'shevat • festival of trees • new year of the tree • environmental concerns • jewish holidays
1 Hanukah How Many Lights
A brief essay regarding the number of lights lit during Hanukah according to Shammash and Hillel containing links to discussion regarding the lighting of menorah, traditions of Hanukah, food, history, symbolism of light and blessings
• hanukah • hannukah • chanukah • channukah • candles
A brief essay regarding the number of lights lit during Hanukah according to Shammash and Hillel containing links to discussion regarding the lighting of menorah, traditions of Hanukah, food, history, symbolism of light and blessings
• hanukah • hannukah • chanukah • channukah • candles
6 Hanukah Vayeishev A Light in the Pit
When Joseph was in the pit with the snakes and scorpions, his future was desperate. His brothers betrayed him and sold him into slavery, but there is no justification for baseless hatred or jealousy that leads to the destruction of human life. Links are given for further study, edible Hanukah, stories of hope and to explore the universe above.
• vayeishev • joseph and his brother • slavery • shoah • holocaust
When Joseph was in the pit with the snakes and scorpions, his future was desperate. His brothers betrayed him and sold him into slavery, but there is no justification for baseless hatred or jealousy that leads to the destruction of human life. Links are given for further study, edible Hanukah, stories of hope and to explore the universe above.
• vayeishev • joseph and his brother • slavery • shoah • holocaust
8 Hanukah To Be a Light
a memory of Joseph Levine, pianist and conductor, and the influence he had on my life.
• memoir • inspirational • people of inspiration • joesph levine • pianist
a memory of Joseph Levine, pianist and conductor, and the influence he had on my life.
• memoir • inspirational • people of inspiration • joesph levine • pianist
Dealing With Leven
Nearly 3,500 years ago, God helped the Israelites by delivering them from slavery in Egypt. . .
• passover • leven • god • nation • israel
Nearly 3,500 years ago, God helped the Israelites by delivering them from slavery in Egypt. . .
• passover • leven • god • nation • israel
Hanukah Eve
A brief introduction to the historical basis of Hanukah and the legend of the lamp oil with link for external resources
• hanukah • hannukah • chanukah • cahnnukah • ancient history
A brief introduction to the historical basis of Hanukah and the legend of the lamp oil with link for external resources
• hanukah • hannukah • chanukah • cahnnukah • ancient history
International Holidays August 2006
There is always something to celebrate! These are the major political, historical, religious and plain fun holidays and festivals around the world for August 2006.
• holidays august 2006 • august 2006 holidays • august holidays • august festivals • fetivals august 2006
There is always something to celebrate! These are the major political, historical, religious and plain fun holidays and festivals around the world for August 2006.
• holidays august 2006 • august 2006 holidays • august holidays • august festivals • fetivals august 2006
Teshuvah, from head to toe
Rosh Hashanah has past, and Yom Kippur is almost here! During the ten days that are between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we're supposed to be on our best behavior and start to really look inside ourselves, and ask, "How can I improve this year?"
• teshuvah • rosh hashanah • yom kippur • sukkos • sukkot
Rosh Hashanah has past, and Yom Kippur is almost here! During the ten days that are between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we're supposed to be on our best behavior and start to really look inside ourselves, and ask, "How can I improve this year?"
• teshuvah • rosh hashanah • yom kippur • sukkos • sukkot
Tu B'Shevat for a Green and Healthy World
Tu B'Shevat is celebrated on the 15th of Shevat. The School of Hillel and Shammai disagreed regarding the day.Tu B'Shevat celebrates the Year of the Tree after the rains have finished and the new growth of trees begin. It is a celebration of life, and fruit of spirituality and earth. Tu B'Shevat is celebrated around the world in many creative ways, incorporating environmental and spiritual awareness as well as having its own feast and haggadah. Included are links for Tu B'Shevat projects and haggadah. This is the introduction of a four-part series.
• jewish holidays • tu b'shevat • tub'shavt • environmental awareness • greening the world
Tu B'Shevat is celebrated on the 15th of Shevat. The School of Hillel and Shammai disagreed regarding the day.Tu B'Shevat celebrates the Year of the Tree after the rains have finished and the new growth of trees begin. It is a celebration of life, and fruit of spirituality and earth. Tu B'Shevat is celebrated around the world in many creative ways, incorporating environmental and spiritual awareness as well as having its own feast and haggadah. Included are links for Tu B'Shevat projects and haggadah. This is the introduction of a four-part series.
• jewish holidays • tu b'shevat • tub'shavt • environmental awareness • greening the world
TuB'Shevat Growth
Man is like a tree. Consider the forces of nature adn the unnatural forces of man upon a tree. Afterr eighty years, sudden unmerciful amputation of limbs. For what? Harboring birds? Creating beauty, providing shade? We fall under the pressures of an injust world, but need to learn from the trees how to fight for new life.
• tub'shevat • trees • man is like a tree • year of the tree • jewish holidays
Man is like a tree. Consider the forces of nature adn the unnatural forces of man upon a tree. Afterr eighty years, sudden unmerciful amputation of limbs. For what? Harboring birds? Creating beauty, providing shade? We fall under the pressures of an injust world, but need to learn from the trees how to fight for new life.
• tub'shevat • trees • man is like a tree • year of the tree • jewish holidays